We propose this excursion for you to get to know the Eternal City. Rome is the capital of Italy, and in it is the smallest country in the world: the Vatican. Nothing will seem the same after getting to know this incredible city.

The city of Rome awaits us! A wonderful amount of art and beauty in the capital of Italy; enjoy seeing Piazza Navona and Castel San Angelo as we head towards the Vatican. Magnificent symbols of the grandeur of Ancient Rome: arriving in Rome is a journey back in time to its 3000 years of history.

Discovering the Vatican City, with its splendid St. Peter's Square (almost 4 centuries old and which can accommodate about 300,000 people inside) is a pleasure for the senses. The Square prepares us for the magnificence of St. Peter's Basilica, with great architectural richness and a multitude of artistic works by great universal geniuses (Michelangelo, Bernini, etc.). And we will see the Basilica and the Vatican Museums without waiting in line! Impossible to miss an experience like this.

Be sure to make this essential visit during your Mediterranean cruise. Discover the heart of Italy in the streets of Rome, and keep a perennial memory of your trip. We are waiting for you!

PROGRAM

When disembarking at the port of Civitavecchia, the shipping companies offer a free bus/shuttle bus service, which will take you to the parking lot where our coaches are. . You have to get off at the last stop of the navetta; the name of the car park is: "Porte di Cittá – Largo della Pace". When you get off the navetta an accompanying guide awaits you with the sign "Shorexc"

The "Navettas" service is courtesy of the shipping companies and is managed by them and the port.

To enter the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica there is a reserved time to which you must arrive on time; Therefore, the order of the tour of the excursion can be changed or reduced in order not to miss the entrance turn.

Arrival in Rome, meeting with the guide.

Walking tour passing through:

• Piazza Navonna
• Castle of San Angelo
• Conciliation Route

 We will arrive at the entrance of the Vatican Museums.

Attention: It is FORBIDDEN to enter the Vatican Museums with backpacks, umbrellas and/or any pointed object that may damage the integrity of a person. You can not enter with low-cut clothes, or above the knees, the shoulders must be covered.

Entrance to the Vatican Museums without queuing. You will be given other headphones that are mandatory and are already included in the price of the ticket.

Partial visit of the Vatican Museums. Among others we can admire:

• The Gallery of the Candelabra.
• The Gallery of Tapestries.
• The Gallery of Maps.
• The Hall of St. Pius V.
• The Ascent of Vasari.

 Entrance to the Sistine Chapel.

Please note: Inside the Sistine Chapel it is forbidden to talk, take photos or record videos.

Since the pandemic, access to the Basilica from the Sistine Chapel is closed. The visit to it, depends on the line that exists at that time in St. Peter's Square and the remaining time of the excursion.

Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica without queuing.

The construction of St. Peter's Basilica began in 1506 and was completed in 1626. Several architects participated in its construction, including Michelangelo, Maderno and Bramante. It has capacity for 20,000 people, measures 190 meters in length, 44.5 m in height, and covers an area of 2.3 hectares; The dome reaches a height of 136 meters.

In addition to being able to admire the largest Basilica in the world and one of the most imposing architectural complexes that man has been able to create, you can see among others:

– Michelangelo's Pietà.

– The statue of St. Peter on his throne.

– Bernini's Baldacchino

– The Tombs of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II.

Departure to St. Peter's Square.

St. Peter's Square is one of the largest and most beautiful in the world. It was entirely designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. The dimensions of the square are spectacular: 320 meters long and 240 meters wide. In the liturgies and most outstanding events St. Peter's Square has come to host more than 300,000 people. The 284 columns (16 meters each) and 88 pilasters that border the square in a portico of four rows open on each side symbolizing the embrace of welcome of the Church to the visitor who seems to invite to enter. At the top of the columns are 140 statues of saints made in 1670 by Bernini's disciples.

In the center of the square stands the obelisk and the two fountains, one by Maderno (1614) and another by Bernini (1675). The obelisk, 25 meters high, was brought to Rome from Egypt in 1586.

Return to the port.

End of the tour.

On January 01, 2019, the new traffic law came into force in the city of Rome. New restricted traffic zones have been created for tourist buses and a certain number of buses per day have been delimited. The order of the route may vary depending on the availability of parking granted each day by the Roman city council.

ATTENTION: People in wheelchairs can NOT make the visit of the Vatican with the general group, because the route enabled for it is completely different from the usual. In case you want to do this excursion, you should contact us to request a private tour. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

PRICES

• Small group of up to 30 people.
• Bus.
• Guide in English throughout the tour.
• Accompanying Guide: Awaits you at the port.
• Tickets to the Vatican without queuing. Small groups.
• Mandatory headphones in the Vatican.
• Skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica.

Extras to be paid with the reservation

• Tickets. They are paid with the Reservation – Small groups, maximum 35 pax. Preferential access (no waiting)

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica:

– General admission: 35.00€ (from 19 years old)

– Reduced Ticket: 30.00€ (from 6 to 18 years old)

– Free admission (from 0 to 5 years old)

The price does NOT include:

• Headphones for the rest of the Tour (MANDATORY): $3 per person.

These headphones are different from those used for the Vatican (already included in the price of the ticket) because they have a different frequency, we will use them for the rest of the excursion.

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is essential to bring the documents that prove the age or status of student. Without this they will NOT let you pass and you will have to buy a new ticket, in general.

• Discount for children, applied only on individual excursions.
• Not combinable with other offers.
• It is essential to send a copy of the child's Identity Document.
• From 13 years old pay like an adult.
• 9-hour excursion.

The duration of the excursion is approximate, it will be subject to the time of arrival of the ship and disembarkation of the passengers.

Attention:

It is FORBIDDEN to enter the Vatican Museums with backpacks, umbrellas and/or any pointed object that may damage the integrity of a person. You can not enter with low-cut clothes, or above the knees, the shoulders must be covered.

People in wheelchairs can NOT do this excursion with the general group, because the route enabled for it is completely different from the usual. In case you want to make this excursion, you should contact us to request a private one. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel will be closed on the following days:

• Every Sunday of the year.
• January 1.
• February 11.
• March 19.
• April 22.
• May 1.
• June 29.
• 14 and 15 August.
• November 1
• 25 and 26 December.